IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY

October 17, 2022

Greetings!

This Month is National Bullying Prevention Month. On Wednesday, October 19 we observe Unity Day. We wear orange to stand in solidarity with those impacted by bullying. Our pledge as a commUNITY to take a stand against bullying can be supported using the following resources from PACER’s National Bullying Center.

Unity Day Guide (PACER Center)

Take care, be well, and GO PARK!

LaNisha Paddock, Principal

Congratulations to our SLPHS Commended Students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. These students are amongst 34,000 Commended Students being recognized for their exceptional academic performance. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students

who entered the 2023 competition by taking the 2021 PSAT.

Congratulations to Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens as the 2022 recipient of the Cultural Jambalaya Diversity Award.

Attendance is one of the first indicators of academic success. Research shows that class attendance is closely related to positive performance in coursework. Students are expected to be in class every hour, on time, every school day. Students must remain in the class for the entire hour or they will be marked absent unexcused.

Arriving late by more than 10 minutes is considered a partial absence, and is

counted as an unexcused absence.

Students are expected to be in class or in their assigned space on time, everyday. Students are considered tardy if they arrive after the scheduled passing time bell. Students must have a pass to class to excuse any tardy after the passing time bell, otherwise the tardy is unexcused and subject to classroom interventions. Arriving late by more than 10 minutes without a pass is considered a partial absence, and still counts as an unexcused absence.

Student arrives after the bell without a pass:

• In the first 10 minutes of class = Tardy Unexcused (U)
• After the first 10 minutes of class = Partial Absence Unexcused (AA)
• Student arrives after the bell with a pass:
• In the first 10 minutes of class = Tardy Excused (T)
• After the first 10 minutes of class = Tardy Excused (T)

Students, who are in the halls without a pass after passing time has ended, will be escorted to class by ASCs, support staff, and/or administration. Tardy students are expected to enter quickly, quietly, and respectfully.

Students not meeting attendance expectations will be assigned

an after school detention.

This includes students who receive the following in a single day: 3 or more Unexcused Tardies (U), two or more Partial Absences (AA), or 1 period of Absent Unexcused (A). Detention will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:25pm to 4:00pm in the cafeteria. At the end of each school

day, an attendance report will be run and all students who have

been tardy or absent that day as noted above will be assigned

detention.

An automated call will go home for students who will be receiving an after school detention the following day. Families will need to make appropriate transportation arrangements as transportation will not be provided by the school. This list will also be communicated each day to the athletic department (including coaches) and activities supervisors. Participating in a sport or activity is a privilege, and it is the expectation that students attend school and be on time to all classes in order to maintain good standing for athletics and activities.

We encourage families to download the Traversa Ride 360 app or visit the website. 

Why families like Traversa Ride 360

• Real-time mapping for school bus arrival for pick-up and afternoon drop-off
• Easy access to bus information (bus number, bus stop location, and bus stop time) 
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Download “Traversa Ride 360” from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Get step by step instructions on how to access your student’s bus information in the app or on the website.

We invite family members to apply to be appointed as representatives to serve as liaisons on various City boards and commissions. Currently, the Board is seeking to fill the following commission vacancies:

Community Technology Advisory Commission - advises and collaborates with the city council and boards and commissions on the application of technology for the purpose of improving city services and the quality of life for St. Louis Park's citizens, businesses and visitors. The commission consists of seven regular members, one of which is appointed by the school district, one voting youth member, and ex-officio members.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission - reviews matters related to long-range park and recreation plans. The commission also may offer recommendations in new development areas in relation to park and recreation space. City council may ask the commission to study and advise on other related items. The commission consists of seven regular members, three of which are appointed by the school district, and two youth members.

Human Rights Commission - advises city council on how to ensure equal opportunity and participation in housing, employment, public service, public accommodations and education. The commission consists of 10 regular voting members; one is an attorney, one is appointed by the school district and two are youth members.

If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please click on the link below to apply. Applicants must live in St. Louis Park. All applications are due on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Board action will be taken at the October 25, 2022 regular business meeting to appoint representatives. 

Apply here

Check with your Senior - Direct Admission Emails have been sent.

St. Louis Park High School is participating in a Direct Admissions pilot. Seniors who are on track to graduate will receive personalized communication (email), co-signed by SLPHS and the Office of Higher Education, that lists all participating Minnesota colleges and universities they are proactively admitted to. Students must then complete a FREE admissions application for each of the colleges and universities they are interested in attending. All participating colleges and universities are waiving application fees as part of the Direct Admissions pilot.

Direct Admissions Student Fact Sheet

Registration is now open CLICK HERE for winter sports. You must have a current (within 3 years) sports qualifying physical on file. If you have any questions please contact Andrew Ewald, Athletic Director, ewald.andrew@slpschools.org/ 952.928.6118.

Winter Sport Start Date

Girls Hockey 10/31 (Co-op w/ Hopkins)

Boys & Girls Nordic Ski 11/14

Girls Gymnastics 11/14

Girls Basketball 11/14

Boys Hockey 11/14

Boys & Girls Alpine Ski 11/14

Boys Basketball 11/21

Boys Swimming 11/28

High School Club and Activities are up and running!  Click here for more information.

All information is located on the High School webpage.  Students must be registered to participate.   

*All clubs/activities are student driven and is supported by an adult advisor.   To be a SLPHS supported club/activity each club must be approved by the HS leadership team and proper paperwork is completed.

 Senior photo submissions are required for all seniors. 

If you have submitted a photo before September 13th, it will not be in the yearbook, as that file has been deleted, and you must re submit. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing your beautiful faces! 

1. go to https://www.httpswan.com 

2. press the submit senior photo button 

3. Enter user ID: 0t3B4mmCQBJoRfFDjKhujjw 

4. Submit a photo!

Yearbook sales are open! The book is currently $70, but it will increase to $75 on January 16th so buy the book ASAP! It’s a great way to remember everything fun that happened throughout the year, and be able to look back on some of the great memories our students made!

You can purchase your yearbook now at https://www.httpswan.com/

Need help understanding the college application process and financial aid options for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting September 27. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong.

For session dates, topics and to register, visit bit.ly/readysetfafsa. Contact tpribnow@ecmc.org with any questions.

The Bird Feeder, SLP’s own food locker is now open and accepting donations! The Bird Feeder is a program that assists students and is operated entirely by students. If you would like to donate, we are currently accepting non-perishable foods as well as personal sanitation supplies. To donate, please bring the items to either the front desk, or room B226 either before or after class.

Thank you for your consideration!

We are pleased to announce that the Clothing Closet is now open and accepting donations! The Clothing Closet is our student-run program that helps connect students with new or gently-used clothing, with absolutely no restrictions on who can benefit - all are welcome.

If you’ve recently cleaned out your closet or have been meaning to make a trip to Goodwill, please consider having your donation brought to room B226 either before or after school.

Thank you for your consideration!

Families and Friends—The SLP Echo, our award-winning student newspaper, is seeking cameras for donation. If you have a digital SLR lying around gathering dust, please consider giving it a new life helping produce photos for this student-led publication. It will get constant use and be deeply appreciated. To donate, please contact Andy Wilkes at: wilkes.andrew@slpschools.org or 612-990-5660

Do you know if your student qualifies for free or reduced meals (breakfast and lunch) at school?  Please consider filling out the form to find out.  The application can be filled out in a number of different ways including online through your Wordware or PowerSchool account, or by filling out a paper copy posted here.

If you download a copy of the form, the highlighted areas below are the only areas that need to be filled out to see if your student(s) qualify.  The form can be returned to the Main Office or the School Nutrition Office (located in the High School across from the Heath Office).

Please contact your school counselor or social worker if you have any questions.

A student at St. Louis Park High School has created a Mental Health Book List for Hennepin County Libraries. Click here to view the list online Below are some titles in our collection here at SLPHS. Click on the title to see a summary!

     (Don’t) Call Me Crazy      

  Darius the Great is Not Okay

  Who Put This Song on?  

 I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

 The Bridge

Does your trackpad  not work? Is your battery not holding charge? Are you not able to use your keyboard? Please bring your Chromebook to the Media Center and we will put it in for repair. You will get a loaner Chromebook and will be notified by email when yours is ready to pick up.

Have any books you are not reading anymore? Done with a book? Not interested in a book? Return it to the Media Center! We would love to get it out for other students to read.

Got puzzles? We introduced our Puzzle table in the Media Center last Thursday and it has been popular with students . It is a great way for students and staff to be in community together and have conversation.

The first puzzle is almost complete and we are looking for some more puzzles. If you have a puzzle that is around 500 pieces that you are willing to part with, please consider donating it to the Media Center. Thank you!

6425 West 33rd St. | St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6100 | Fax: 952-928-6113



Click here for St. Louis Park District Website.

Click here for Go Park, SLP's Athletics Website.

Click here for submitting HS Attendance.